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Civil Service Exam General Information

This is an express guide to the civil service exam general information. It features 134
Questions and Answers regarding the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the Code of
Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public O cials and Employees (R.A. 6713).

The civil service exam general information is part of the coverage of both the professional
and sub-professional levels. Examinees are usually tested on their knowledge of the
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Civil Service Exam General Information: Philippine Constitution

1. Q. What are included in the national territory of the Philippines?
A. The following are included in the national territory of the Philippines:
1) all the islands and waters embraced in the Philippine archipelago;
2) all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction; and
3) all the waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the Philippine archipelago.

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2. Q. What are included in the internal waters of the Philippines?

A. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago are included
in the internal waters of the Philippines.

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3. Q. What kind of state is the Philippines?

A. The Philippines is a democratic and republican state.

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4. Q. Where does sovereignty reside in, and where does government authority
emanate from?
A. The people.

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5. Q. Which authority is supreme over the military at all times?

A. Civilian authority.

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6. Q. Who protects the sovereignty of the Philippines and the integrity of its national
territory?
A. The Armed Forces of the Philippines.

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7. Q. What is the basic autonomous social institution protected and strengthened by

the State?
A. The family.

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8. Q. From what period does the state protect the life of an unborn child?
A. From conception.

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9. Q. Which constitutional right guarantees that a person cannot be deprived of life,

liberty, or property arbitrarily?
A. Right to due process.

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10. Q. Which constitutional right protects a person against illegal search of his
person, house, paper, and e ects?

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A. Right against unreasonable searches and seizure.

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11. Q. Who may issue a search warrant or a warrant of arrest?

A. A judge.

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12. Q. When may a search warrant or warrant of arrest be issued?

A. Upon a nding of probable cause.

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13. Q. What happens to evidence obtained in violation of a person’s right to privacy

of communication and correspondence?
A. The evidence may not be used against the person in any proceeding.

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14. Q. Which constitutional right guarantees similar treatment of all persons?

A. Right to equal protection of the laws.

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15. Q. What needs to be paid in order to allow the taking of private property for a
public purpose by the government?
A. Just compensation.

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16. Q. What kinds of information are the people entitled to know?

A. The people have the right to information on matters of public concern.

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17. Q. What are the grounds for impairing the right to travel?
A. National security, public safety, and public health.

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18. Q. Which constitutional right prohibits a person from being compelled to be a

witness against himself?
A. Right against self-incrimination.

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19. Q. Which constitutional right prohibits a person from being punished twice for
the same o ense?
A. Right against double jeopardy.

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20. Q. Who are citizens of the Philippines?

A. The following are citizens of the Philippines:
1) those who are citizens at the time of the adoption of the 1987 Philippine Constitution;
2) those whose fathers or mothers are Filipino citizens;
3) those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elected Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and
3) those who are naturalized by law.

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21. Q. What are the quali cations of a voter who is in the Philippines?
A. The quali cations of a voter are:
1) must be a Filipino citizen;
2) must not be disquali ed by law;
3) must be at least 18 years old;
4) must have resided in the Philippines for at least 1 year prior to the election;
5) must have resided in the place where they intend to vote for at least 6 months prior to
the election.

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22. Q. Where is legislative power vested in?

A. Congress.

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23. Q. What are the 2 Houses of Congress?

A. Senate and House of Representatives.

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24. Q. How many senators are elected to the Senate?

A. 24.

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25. Q. What are the quali cations of a senator?

A. The quali cations are:
1) must be a natural-born Filipino citizen;
2) must be at least 35 years old on the day of the election;
3) must be able to read and write;
4) must be a registered voter; and
5) must be a Philippine resident for at least 2 years immediately preceding the day of the
election.

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26. Q. How long is the term of o ce of a senator?

A. 6 years.

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27. Q. How many consecutive terms may a senator serve?

A. 2 consecutive terms.

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28. Q.How many percent shall the party-list representatives constitute in the House
of Representatives?
A. The House of Representatives shall have no more than 250 members. 20% of the total
number of all representatives shall be party-list representatives.

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29. Q. What are the quali cations of a member of the House of Representatives?
A. The quali cations are:
1) must be a natural-born Filipino citizen;
2) must be at least 25 years old on the day of the election;
3) must be able to read and write;
4) must be a registered voter in the district in which he is to be elected (this requirement
does not apply to a party-list representative); and
5) must be a resident for at least 1 year in the district in which he is to be elected prior to
the day of the election (this requirement does not apply to a party-list representative).

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30. Q. How long is the term of o ce of a member of the House of Representatives?

A. 3 years.

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31. Q. How many consecutive terms may a member of the House of Representatives
serve?
A. 3 consecutive terms.

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32. Q. Who is the leader of the Senate?

A. Senate President.

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33. Q.Who is the leader of the House of Representatives?

A. House Speaker.

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34. Q Who is the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and
quali cations of senators?
A. Senate Electoral Tribunal.

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35. Q. Who is the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and
quali cations of the members of the House of Representatives?
A. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal.

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36. Q. What are the privileges enjoyed by the members of Congress?

A. The privileges enjoyed by the members of Congress are:
1) privilege of speech and debate (cannot be questioned or held liable for speech or debate
in Congress or in any of its committees); and
2) privilege from arrest (cannot be arrested while Congress is in session for o enses
punishable by not more than 6 years imprisonment).

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37. Q. How does a bill become a law?

A. A bill becomes a law by undergoing the following process:
1) Before a bill becomes a law, it must rst be submitted to the President.
2) If the President approves the bill, then he will sign it.
3) If the President does not approve the bill, then he will veto the same and return it with
his objections to the House where it originated.
4) Congress may override the presidential veto if 2/3 of both houses, voting separately,
approve the enactment of the bill.
5) If the President fails to inform the originating house of his veto of a bill within 30 days
from receipt, then the bill will become a law as if it was signed by the President.

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38. Q. Who has the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Congress. The vote of 2/3 of both Houses of Congress, in joint session but voting
separately, is needed to declare the existence of a state of war.

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39. Q. How many votes by the members of Congress are needed to pass a law
granting a tax exemption?

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A. Majority of all the members of Congress.

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40. Q. What is the term used for the power of the people to directly propose and
enact laws?
A. Initiative.

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41. Q. What is the term used for the power of the people to approve or reject laws?
A. Referendum.

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42. Q. Where is the executive power vested in?

A. President of the Philippines.

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43. Q. What are the quali cations of the President and Vice President of the
Philippines?
A. The quali cations are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens;
2) must be registered voters;
3) must be able to read and write;
4) must be at least 40 years old on the day of the election; and
5) must be Philippine residents for at least 10 years prior to the election.

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44. Q. How long is the term of o ce of the President and Vice President?
A. 6 years.

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45. Q. May the President run for re-election?

A. The President is not eligible to run for any re-election. A person who has succeeded and

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served as President for more than 4 years is not quali ed for election to the same o ce at
any time.

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46. Q.  How many successive terms may the Vice President serve?
A. 2 terms.

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47. Q. Who canvasses the votes for the President and Vice President?
A. Congress.

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48. Q. In case the 2 presidential candidates with the highest number of votes
received exactly the same number of votes, how will the winner be decided?
A. By the vote of the majority of the members of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, voting separately.

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49. Q. Who shall be the sole judge of all contests involving the election, returns, and
quali cations of the President and Vice President?
A. Supreme Court en banc.

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50. Q. Who will serve as acting president if the president and vice president were
both not chosen, not quali ed, died, or become permanently disabled?
A. The Senate President, and if he is unable, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

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51. Q. May the President or Acting President extend permanent appointments to

executive positions two months prior to the next election?
A. No. Two months prior to the next election and until the end of his term, the

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President may only extend temporary appointments to executive positions when

continued vacancies will prejudice public service or public safety.

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52. Q. Who has control over all executive departments, bureaus, and o ces?
A. President.

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53. Q. Who is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

A. President.

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54. Q. What is the procedure for the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas
corpus and/or the proclamation of martial law?
A. The procedure is as follows:
1) In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires, the President may
suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part
thereof under martial law for a maximum period of 60 days.
2) Within 48 hours from the said act, the President shall submit a report to Congress.
3) Congress, by at least a majority vote of all members voting jointly, may revoke the
suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or the proclamation of martial law.
4) If Congress makes a revocation, the same cannot be set aside by the President.
5) Congress may extend the period of suspension or proclamation upon the initiative of the
President.
6) Upon the ling of the proceeding by any citizen, the Supreme Court may review the
su ciency of the factual basis for the suspension or proclamation, and must issue a
decision within 30 days from the said ling.

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55. Q. Where is judicial power vested in?

A. In one Supreme Court and in lower courts established by law.

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56. Q. What is judicial power?

A. It is the duty of the courts to settle actual controversies involving legally demandable
and enforceable rights, and to determine whether or not there has been a grave abuse of
discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on any governmental branch or
instrumentality.

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57. Q. How many justices are there in the Supreme Court?

A. 1 Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices.

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58. Q.Who exercises administrative supervision over the courts and its personnel?
A. Supreme Court.

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59. Q. What are the quali cations of a justice of the Supreme Court?
A. The quali cations are:
1) must be a natural-born Filipino citizen;
2) must be at least 40 years old;
3) must have been a judge or engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines for at least
15 years; and
4) must be a person of proven competence, integrity, probity, and independence.

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60. Q. Which body is tasked with recommending appointees to the judiciary?

A. Judicial and Bar Council.

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61. Q. Who appoints the Supreme Court justices and the judges of the lower courts?
A. The President, from a list of at least 3 nominees for each vacancy by the Judicial and Bar
Council. The appointment does not require con rmation.

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62. Q. What is the age of retirement for justices of the Supreme Court and judges of
the lower courts?
A. 70 years old or until they become incapacitated to discharge their o cial duties.

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63. Q. Who has the power to discipline and/or order the dismissal of the judges of the
lower courts?
A. Supreme Court en banc. A majority vote of the members who took part and voted in the
deliberations is required to order a dismissal.

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64. Q. What are the 3 independent Constitutional Commissions: 

A. The 3 Constitutional Commissions are: Civil Service Commission, Commission on
Elections, and Commission on Audit. These are independent and enjoy scal autonomy.

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65. Q. What is the central personnel agency of the government?

A. Civil Service Commission.

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66. Q. What is the composition of the Civil Service Commission?

A. Chairman and 2 Commissioners.

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67. Q. What are the quali cations of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil
Service Commission?
A. The quali cations are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens;
2) at least 35 years old at the time of appointment;
3) with proven capacity for public administration; and
4) must not have been candidates in the immediately preceding election.

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68. Q. Who appoints the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil Service
Commission?
A. The President, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.

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69. Q. How long is the term of o ce of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil
Service Commission?
A. 7 years without reappointment.

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70. Q. What are included in the civil service?

A. The civil service includes all branches, subdivisions, instrumentalities, and agencies of
the government. It also includes government-owned or controlled corporations with
original charters.

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71. Q. How are appointments in the civil service made?

A. The appointments are made based on merit and tness, through a competitive
examination, except for the following positions:
1) policy determining;
2) primarily con dential; and
3) highly technical.

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72. Q. Which constitutional body is tasked to enforce and administer all laws and
regulations relative to the conduct of an election, plebiscite, initiative, referendum,
and recall?
A. Commission on Elections.

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73. Q. What is the composition of the Commission on Elections?

A. Chairman and 6 Commissioners.

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74. Q. What are the quali cations of the Chairman and Commissioners of the
Commission on Elections?
A. The quali cations are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens;
2) at least 35 years old at the time of appointment;
3) must be college graduates;
4) must not have been candidates in the immediately preceding election; and
5) majority must be members of the Philippine bar engaged in the practice of law for at
least 10 years.

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75. Q. Who appoints the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on

Elections?
A.  The President, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.

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76. Q. How long is the term of o ce of the Chairman and Commissioners of the
Commission on Elections?
A. 7 years without reappointment.

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77. Q. When is the election period?

A. The election period starts 90 days before and ends 30 days after the day of the election
(unless otherwise xed by COMELEC in special cases).

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78. Q. Which constitutional body has the power to examine, audit, and settle all
accounts pertaining to the funds and properties of the government?
A. Commission on Audit.

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79. Q. What is the composition of the Commission on Audit?

A. Chairman and 2 Commissioners.

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80. Q. What are the quali cations of the Chairman and Commissioners of the
Commission on Audit?
A. The quali cations are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens;
2) must be at least 35 years old at the time of appointment;
3) must be certi ed public accountants with at least 10 years of auditing experience or
members of the Philippine bar engaged in the practice of law for at least 10 years;
4) must not have been candidates in the immediately preceding election; and
5) members must not all belong to the same profession.

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81. Q. Who appoints the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Audit?
A.  The President, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments.

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82. Q. How long is the term of o ce of the Chairman and Commissioners of the
Commission on Audit?
A. 7 years without reappointment.

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83. Q. What are the territorial and political subdivisions of the Philippines?
A. The territorial and political subdivisions are: provinces, cities, municipalities, and
barangays.

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84. Q. Where are the autonomous regions in the Philippines?

A. The autonomous regions are in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras.

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85. Q. Who exercises general supervision over the local governments and the
autonomous regions?
A. President.

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86. Q. What are some of the characteristics of local government units?

A. Some of the important characteristics are:
1)The local government units have the power to create own sources of revenues and the
power to levy taxes, fees, and charges in accordance with law.
2) The local government units have a just share in the national taxes which shall be
automatically released to them in accordance with law.
3) The local government units have an equitable share in the proceeds of the utilization
and development of national wealth in their areas, in accordance with law, which shall be
shared with the inhabitants through direct bene ts.

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87. What is the term of o ce of an elective local o cial?

A. 3 years (except for barangay o cials).

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88. Q. How many consecutive terms may an elective local o cial serve?
A. 3 consecutive terms.

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89. Q. Who may be removed from o ce by impeachment?

A. The following o cers may be removed by impeachment:
1) President;
2) Vice President;
3) Justices of the Supreme Court;
4) Members of the Constitutional Commissions; and
5) Ombudsman.

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90. Q. What are the grounds for impeachment?

A. The grounds are:
1) culpable violation of the Constitution;
2) treason;
3) bribery;
4) graft and corruption;
5) other high crimes; and
6) betrayal of public trust.

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91. Q. Who has the exclusive power to initiate cases of impeachment?

A. House of Representatives.

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92. Q. What is the anti-graft court?

A. Sandiganbayan.

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93. Q. Who has the power to investigate the acts and omissions of public o cials,
employees, o ces, and agencies?
A. O ce of the Ombudsman.

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94. Q. What is the composition of the O ce of the Ombudsman?

A. Ombudsman (also known as Tanodbayan), 1 Overall Deputy, and at least 1 Deputy for
Luzon, 1 for Visayas, and 1 for Mindanao.

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95. Q. Who appoints the Ombudsman and his Deputies?

A. The President, from a list of nominees for each vacancy by the Judicial and Bar
Council. The appointment does not require con rmation.

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96. Q. What is the term of o ce of the Ombudsman and his Deputies?

A. 7 years without reappointment.

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97. Q. Who owns the lands of the public domain and natural resources?
A. The State.

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98. Q. What are the classi cations of the lands of the public domain?
A. The classi cations are:
1) agricultural;
2) forest or timber;
3) mineral lands; and
4) national parks.

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99. Q. Who may be granted a franchise, certi cate, or authorization to operate a

public utility, and for how long?
A. Filipino citizens, or corporations or associations organized under Philippine laws with at
least 60% of capital owned by Filipino citizens. The franchise, certi cate, or authorization
shall not be exclusive and shall not be longer than 50 years.

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100. Q. Which constitutional body is tasked to investigate human rights violations?

A. Commission on Human Rights.

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101. Q. What is the composition of the Commission on Human Rights?

A. Chairman and 4 Members.

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102. Q. What are the quali cations of the Chairman and Members of the Commission
on Human Rights?
A. The quali cations are:
1) must be natural-born Filipino citizens; and
2) majority of the members must be members of the Philippine bar.

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103. Q. What is the national language of the Philippines?

A. Filipino.

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104. Q. What are the o cial languages of the Philippines?

A. Filipino and English.

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105. Q. What is an inviolable institution which is the foundation of the family and is
protected by the state?
A. Marriage.

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106. Q. May the State be sued without its consent?

A. No.

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107. Q. How long is the tour of duty of the Chief of Sta of the Armed Forces?
A. The tour of duty cannot exceed 3 years. It may be extended by the President in times of
war or national emergency.

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108. Q. What are the characteristics of the police force?

A. The Philippines has one police force which is national in scope, civilian in character, and
administered and controlled by a national police commission.

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109. Q. Who may own and manage mass media?

A. Filipino citizens, or corporations, cooperatives, or associations wholly-owned and
managed by Filipino citizens may own and manage mass media.

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110. Q. Who may engage in the advertising industry?

A. Filipino citizens, or corporations, or associations at least 70% of the capital of which is
owned by Filipino citizens may engage in the advertising industry.

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111. Q. Who may propose amendments and revisions to the Constitution?

A. The amendments or revisions may be proposed:
1) By Congress, upon 3/4 vote of all members;
2) By a constitutional convention; and
3) By the people, through initiative (upon petition by at least 12% of the total number of
registered voters, with at least 3% of the registered voters of every legislative district being
represented).

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112. Q. How is a constitutional convention called?

A. A constitutional convention may be called:
1) By the vote of 2/3 of all the members of Congress;
2) By a majority vote of the members of Congress, the question of calling a convention may
be submitted to the electorate.

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113. Q. How is an amendment or revision to the Constitution rati ed?

A. It is rati ed by a majority of votes cast in a plebiscite.

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Civil Service Exam General Information: Code of Conduct and

Ethical Standards
114. Q. What arises when a public o cial is a board member, o cer, or substantial
stockholder of a private corporation, or owner, or has a substantial interest in a
business, and the interest of such corporation or business, or his rights or duties
therein, may be opposed or a ected by the faithful performance of his o cial duty?
A. Con ict of interest.

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115. Q. What is the term used for the transfer of title or disposal of interest in
property by voluntarily, completely, and actually depriving oneself of his right or
title in favor of a person other than his spouse and relatives?
A. Divestment.

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116. Q. What are the norms of conduct which must be observed by public o cials
and employees in the performance of their o cial duties?
A. The norms of conduct are:
1) commitment to public interest;
2) professionalism;
3) justness and sincerity;
4) political neutrality;
5) responsiveness to the public;
6) nationalism and patriotism;
7) commitment to democracy;
8) simple living.

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117. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to uphold

public interest over and above private interest?
A. Commitment to public interest.

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118. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to perform
and discharge duties with the highest degree of excellence, professionalism,
intelligence, and skill, and to enter public service with utmost devotion and
dedication to duty?
A. Professionalism.

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119. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to remain
true to the people, to be just and sincere, to not discriminate, to respect others, and
to not extend undue favors to relatives?
A. Justness and sincerity.

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120. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to provide
service to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of party a liation
or preference?
A. Political neutrality.

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121. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to extend
prompt, courteous, and adequate service to the public?
A. Responsiveness to the public.

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122. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to be loyal to
the Republic and to the Filipino people, to promote the use of local goods, and to
maintain and defend Philippine sovereignty against foreign intrusion?
A. Nationalism and patriotism.

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123. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to commit
themselves to a democratic way of life and values, to maintain public accountability,

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and to manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian over military authority?

A. Commitment to democracy.

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124. Q. Which norm of conduct requires public o cials and employees to lead
modest lives, and to not indulge in extravagant and ostentatious display of wealth?
A. Simple living.

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125. Q. What are the duties of public o cials and employees?

A. The duties are:
1) To act promptly on letters and requests (reply within 15 working days from receipt);
2) To submit annual performance reports (within 45 working days from the end of the
year);
3) To process documents and papers expeditiously (within a reasonable time from
preparation and must contain not more than 3 signatories, as far as practicable);
4) To act immediately on the public’s personal transactions; and
5) To make documents accessible to the public (available for inspection within reasonable
working hours).

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126. Q. Who may sign documents and papers in the absence of duly authorized
signatories?
A. The o cial next-in-rank or the o cer in charge shall sign for and on behalf of the duly
authorized signatories.

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127. Q. What are the prohibited acts and transactions for public o cials and
employees?
A. The prohibited acts and transactions are:
1) Having a nancial or material interest in a transaction requiring approval of their o ce;
2) Having outside employment and other related activities such as:
a) owning, controlling, managing, or accepting an employment unless expressly allowed by
law;

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b) engaging in the private practice of profession unless authorized by the Constitution or

by law, and provided that such practice will not con ict or tend to con ict with o cial
functions;
c) recommending a person to any position in a private enterprise which has a regular or
pending o cial transaction with their o ce;

Note: The above prohibitions apply for 1 year after separation from public o ce. In the
private practice of profession, the person cannot practice his profession in connection with
any matter before the o ce he used to be with for the same 1 year period.

3) Disclosing and/or misusing con dential information; and

4) Soliciting or accepting gifts.

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128. Q. What is considered “a gift” under R.A. 6713, and how is “receiving a gift”
de ned by the said law?
A. “A gift”:
1) may be a thing or a right to dispose of gratuitously;
2) may be any act or liberality;
3) made by one person in favor of another who accepts it;
4) includes a simulated sale or an ostensibly onerous disposition.

“Receiving a gift” includes:

1) accepting a gift, directly or indirectly;
2) from a person other than a family member or relative (within the 4th degree of
consanguinity or a nity);
3) even on the occasion of a family celebration or festivity;
4) if the value of the gift is neither nominal nor insigni cant;
5) or if the gift is given in anticipation of, or in exchange for, a favor.

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129. Q. What is not considered “a gift” under R.A. 6713?

A. It does not include:
1) an unsolicited gift;
2) of nominal or insigni cant value; and
3) not given in anticipation of, or in exchange for a favor from a public o cial or employee.

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130. Q. May public o cials and employees receive gifts or grants from foreign
governments?
A. Yes. The Congress consents to:
1) gift of nominal value tendered and received as a souvenir or mark of courtesy;
2) gift in the nature of scholarship, fellowship grant, or medical treatment; and
3) travel grants or expenses for travel entirely out of the Philippines of more than nominal
value if acceptance is appropriate or consistent with the country’s interest and permitted
by the head of o ce, branch, or agency to which the public o cial or employee belongs.

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131. Q. What are the required statements and disclosures from a public o cial
or employee?
A. The required statements and disclosures are:
1) declaration under oath of assets, liabilities, and net worth;
2) disclosure of nancial and business interests;
3) of the public o cial or employee and of the spouse and of unmarried children under 18
years old living in the household.

Identi cation and disclosure of relatives in government must also be made.

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132. Q. Who are not required to le the above statements and disclosures?

A. Public o cials and employees who serve in an honorary capacity, laborers, casual or
temporary workers are not required to le the above statements and disclosures.

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133. Q. When must the said statements and disclosures be led?

A. The statements and disclosures must be led:
1) within 30 days after assumption of o ce;
2) on or before April 30 of every year; and
3) within 30 days after separation from service.

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134. Q. How can a public o cial or employee avoid con ict of interest?
A. By resigning from his position in a private business within 30 days from assumption of
o ce and/or by divesting himself of his shareholdings or interest within 60 days from such
assumption.

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Civil Service Exam General Information: Sources

1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public O cials and Employees (R.A. 6713)
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